Clinical Nurse Specialist - SCBU

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Special Care Baby Unit
• Fixed Term, Part-time 56 hours per fortnight (0.7 FTE)
• Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As the Clinical Nurse Specialist – Neonatal, you will play a pivotal leadership role in our Level 2A Special Care Baby Unit, providing advanced nursing expertise and care to neonates aged 28 weeks and above. You will work in partnership with whānau, nurses, medical staff, and allied health professionals to ensure optimal outcomes. Your role will be focused on expert clinical assessment, staff mentorship, evidence-based care delivery, and service improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the development of neonatal nursing care while supporting whānau during a critical time.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our SCBU team at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital is a tight-knit group of passionate clinicians who provide specialised care for unwell or premature newborns. We are committed to whānau-centred care and strive for excellence in everything we do.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• At least 5 years of neonatal or paediatric nursing experience.
• A master’s degree (or be working toward one).
• Excellent clinical assessment, leadership, and mentorship skills.
• Confidence in managing complex care and working collaboratively under pressure.
• A strong commitment to whānau-centred, equitable, and quality-driven care.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Robertson via email on michelle.robertson@hbdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.